Florida Association of Realtors® Offers a Web-based Do Not Call Compliance Protection Tool as New Member Benefit
Members of the Florida Association of REALTORS can ensure compliance with state and federal Do Not Call laws by using DNCQuickcheck from PossibleNOW.
ORLANDO, FL (PRWEB) June 27, 2005
The Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR), in cooperation with PossibleNOW, a source for comprehensive Internet-based Do Not Call protection solutions, is offering DNCQuickcheck™, a new -- and free -- member benefit tool that makes it easy to comply with federal and state Do Not Call laws. DNCQuickcheck is a Web-based solution that checks a phone number against the federal and all individual states' Do Not Call lists.
Designed to meet the needs of real estate professionals, the service provides a complete set of tools to ensure compliance with all aspects of the federal and state Do Not Call laws. Realtors® can quickly and easily identify consumers who don’t want to be contacted. Verifying phone numbers prior to placing calls saves time, boosts marketing efforts, and helps ensure compliance.
“Phone prospecting plays an important role in many real estate marketing campaigns,” says Scott Frey, CEO of PossibleNOW. “However, real estate professionals must follow state and federal Do Not Call laws or risk costly fines. Prior to calling any expired listings, referrals, or FSBOs, Realtors can immediately verify the status of the phone number with DNCQuickcheck.
“Do Not Call compliance goes well beyond simply checking phone numbers,” Frey says. “Real estate professionals must ensure complete compliance including handling requests from consumers to be placed on the company’s Do Not Call list. They must also create documentation that can be audited to assist with an affirmative defense against any unwarranted claims. That’s exactly what DNCQuickcheck offers.”
“We're pleased to offer access to DNCQuickcheck as one of our member benefits,” says FAR President Frank Kowalski. “Since DNCQuickcheck provides the best protection when used by brokers for their entire office, FAR encourages broker participation. However, this valuable member service also is available to individual associates. The DNCQuickcheck service provides recordkeeping tools, research tools and an audit trail, if needed, to help FAR members avoid liability if a person claims their number is listed on a federal or state do-not-call list.”
A link on Planet Realtor's (www. planetrealtor. com) home page (password required) connects to an informational page. From there, members can hyperlink to the DNCQuickcheck Web site, or access a list of frequently asked questions, which provide information on the Do Not Call laws and details on how DNCQuickcheck helps them comply with the law.
About The Companies
The Florida Association of Realtors, the voice for real estate in Florida, provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation for its more than 125,000 members in 70 local boards/associations.
PossibleNOW, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is a leading provider of Internet-based Do Not Call protection solutions. Their DNCSolution™ suite of online services provides comprehensive tools that help direct marketers handle federal and state Do Not Call compliance. DNCSolution is used by companies in real estate, insurance, financial services, call centers, and other industries involved in direct marketing to consumers. For more information about PossibleNOW and its Do Not Call compliance services, call 770-255-1020 or visit www. dncsolution. com or www. dncquickcheck. com.
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